Identifying training and combat readiness as the central political task, the youth in the Brigade directs the activities of the Youth Union and youth movements towards the implementation of the key tasks of the agency and unit. The emulation targets are specified for each branch and member, creating a vibrant competitive atmosphere.

Youth of Battalion 2, Engineer Brigade 299 participated in the construction of the project to ensure absolute quality and safety.

At Battalion 2, the training and working atmosphere took place urgently and enthusiastically. Lieutenant Nguyen Duc Tuan, Political Commissar of Company 4, Battalion 2 said: "The unit has thoroughly grasped and seriously implemented the contents and targets of the peak emulation campaign to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Brigade's founding. Accordingly, cadres and members concretized their assigned responsibilities and tasks, strived to improve the quality of training, and ensured absolute safety in construction works and combat readiness tasks."

The spirit of shock troops not only focuses on training tasks, the Brigade's youth also actively participate in mass mobilization activities, helping people in the stationed areas overcome the consequences of natural disasters, prevent and fight epidemics, and build new rural areas. Cultural, artistic, and sports activities are organized enthusiastically, creating a healthy and cohesive playground, helping young officers and soldiers have more motivation to contribute.

The youth of Battalion 3 actively practice and master the equipment in the establishment.

Sergeant Nguyen Van Long, Squad Leader of Squad 1, Platoon 3, Company 4, Battalion 3, expressed: “The 60th anniversary of the Brigade’s founding is an opportunity for us young people to express our gratitude to previous generations, and at the same time, it is also a promise to follow in our fathers’ footsteps. My teammates and I always encourage each other to compete in training, to train well, and to achieve the highest achievements to celebrate the Brigade’s traditional anniversary.”

From the exciting emulation activities between the youth organizations, there have been many highly effective models, bringing practical meanings such as: "Youth 299 self-study, self-training", "Model construction team", "Overcoming the sun and rain, practicing enthusiastically", "Volunteer Saturday"... In agencies, battalions, companies, from the command headquarters to the construction sites, the emulation atmosphere has spread strongly. The outstanding movements and activities have truly become the motivation for each cadre and youth union member to strive to achieve high results.

Youth Union members and women's union members of the Brigade actively take care of the unit's campus.

Colonel Nguyen Van Luyen, Party Secretary and Political Commissar of the 299th Engineer Brigade, said: “The 60th anniversary of the Brigade’s founding is an event of great significance. The Party Committee and the Brigade’s commanders have identified the youth as the vanguard, core force, and the vanguard in all emulation activities to achieve achievements in celebration of the traditional day. Commanders at all levels have given specific instructions on each task and launched practical movements so that each cadre and member can see the honor and responsibility to voluntarily train, compete, and strive for high results and new achievements.”

The competitive spirit of the youth of the 299th Engineer Brigade is spreading widely, becoming a driving force for each officer and soldier to excellently complete their assigned tasks, contributing to building a strong and comprehensive Brigade. These efforts are not only aimed at celebrating the 60th anniversary of the unit's tradition but also a vivid expression of the pioneering, creative, daring to think and dare to do spirit of the heroic youth of the 299th Engineer Brigade.

Article and photos: DUC ANH

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